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| From Numbers to Action: improving travel program management through strategic KPIs and meaningful savings measuremen Travel program managers are increasingly being asked to measure their success against corporate objectives. This white paper by BCD Travel’s consulting unit, Advito, provides travel managers with clear guidelines for directly linking travel program performance with corporate objectives using strategic key performance indicators, or KPIs. |  |
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| Advito's quarterly forecast updates reassess the economic parameters on which its initial forecast was based, analyze year-over-year booking data from the previous quarter and issue revisions as appropriate. Additionally, this quarterly update provides a high-level view into key recent industry and market developments that may have an impact on corporate travel buyers. | |
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| The forecast offers vital information for setting travel budgets as the new year approaches. In addition to the much-awaited predictions for air, hotel, car rental and rail, this year we also discuss broader trends in corporate travel management practices, such as the permanent changes in demand management, the creation of strategic key performance indicators and the rapidly increasing importance of both mobile and social networking platforms for corporate travel. | |
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| This toolkit features reference material with meaningful answers to key questions around responsible travel management (RTM). It is a guide for structured assessment of options and practical tools to address and successfully overcome CSR challenges. | |
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| Business travel-related risk management is making it to the top of the agenda at the corporate level. Most security and travel managers are aware of these recent developments but unsure how to initiate a successful travel risk management program that does not inhibit corporate mobility. The white paper explains why companies should adopt a systematic, strategic approach to travel risk management – and how to do it. | |
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| Advito has updated its Industry Forecast for 2009 based on economic and industry developments during Q4 2008. This update is prompted by ongoing macroeconomic and industry volatility, and is designed to assist corporate travel executives in navigating complex travel program management scenarios.
The revisions are grounded in the analysis of client transaction data, macroeconomic indicators and direct feedback from the sourcing engagements for air, hotel and car programs that Advito conducts on behalf of its clients. | |
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| The Advito 2009 Industry Forecast builds on a thorough understanding of the business travel market and the influence of global and local factors, providing clients with vital information for planning their travel budgets for the next year. Additionally, the forecast serves as a valuable reference for companies striving to source program components and manage costs and travel services in a volatile environment. | |
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| This white paper outlines differences in meetings program practices in the European market that require recognition and careful adjustment in the application of a traditional (e.g., North American) meetings framework, and provides guidelines for successfully consolidating and aligning programs outside of the North American market. The paper includes extensive input from BCD Meetings & Incentives subject matter experts. | |
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| This forecast, powered by Advito, draws on our extensive global knowledge of the corporate travel industry and world markets and offers our look ahead to next year. | |
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| Advito outlines the importance of using a strategic approach when creating travel programs that integrate with overall Corporate Social Responsibility goals and stakeholder requirements. | |
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